What are the schools like in Lucky, LA?

Lucky is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Lucky?

The median household income in Lucky, LA is $22,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Lucky, LA?

Lucky has an average high temperature of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Lucky, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Lucky, LA?

Lucky has a violent crime rate of 317.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lucky, LA a Good Place to Live?

Lucky is a small town of 155 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $22,500 and a 3.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Lucky stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lucky is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lucky city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lucky metro area.

Metric	Lucky, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$45,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$22,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lucky's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.2 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lucky is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lucky, LA	National Avg
School District	Bienville Parish	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lucky sees average highs of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 60.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lucky, LA
Average High — January	57.5°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	60.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Lucky, LA	National Avg
Population	155	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	52.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	16.8%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Saline, LA 6 mi Bienville, LA 9 mi Castor, LA 9 mi Ashland, LA 10 mi Jamestown, LA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Lucky

Lucky, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71016

Lucky vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucky, LA affordable or expensive?

Lucky has a median home value of $45,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $22,500.

What is the crime rate in Lucky, LA?

Lucky's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lucky?

Public schools in Lucky are operated by Bienville Parish. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lucky, LA a good place to live?

Lucky, LA has a population of 155, a median household income of $22,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lucky?

Lucky averages 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.8 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lucky?

Lucky, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71016.

What is the population of Lucky?

The population of Lucky, Louisiana is 155 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lucky?

Key numbers for living in Lucky: median home $45,600, median household income $22,500, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lucky side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.